All ILO Newsroom content
January 2024
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Statement
Statement by the ILO on fireworks factory explosion in Thailand
19 January 2024
Death of workers highlights the need for greater focus on preventative occupational safety and health.
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Video
ILO SCORE programme makes strides in Jordan's agri-food sector
18 January 2024
Under the ILO PROSPECTS in Jordan, the ILO Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Programme has been piloted across small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country's agri-food sector.
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Video
More and better jobs through trade and investments with METI
11 January 2024
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WESO Trends 2024
World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2024: ILO Director-General’s remarks
10 January 2024
While presenting the latest edition of the World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024 to the press, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo explained how growing inequalities and stagnant productivity are causes for concern.
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Article
2023 Results: Towards decent jobs and social protection for all
08 January 2024
The Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions is accelerating the global promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that aims to address the greatest challenges to eradicate poverty in all its forms.
December 2023
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Video
Comprehensive Skills Training and Veterinary Services Elevate Lebanon's Dairy Farms for Decent Work
20 December 2023
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Labour Overview 2023
ILO: Despite a lower unemployment rate in 2023, recovery of labour markets in Latin America and the Caribbean is still insufficient
19 December 2023
New ILO regional report warns of the need for measures to help prevent formal employment precariousness and to stimulate the creation of more decent jobs throughout the region.
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Opinion editorial
Indonesian migrant workers' precariousness in sea-based sectors
18 December 2023
An opinion editorial by Mi Zhou, Chief Technical Advisor of the ILO Ship to Shore Rights Southeast Asia programme, published by the Antara News on 18 December.
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Skills for migrant workers
Unlocking new horizons – Enhancing skills of Sri Lankan migrant workers
18 December 2023
For many Sri Lankan returnee and aspirant migrant workers acquiring new skills create new possibilities for stable, and better paying decent work opportunities. ILO supported training programme focused on the care sector is opening a world of opportunities for secure employment and safe migration pathways.
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Official visit
ILO Director-General: Saudi labour market reforms pivotal for advancing social justice and development in the Kingdom
14 December 2023
Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, accompanied by Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat and the Director-General’s Senior Advisor for Africa and Arab States Chad Blackman, met with government, employer and worker representatives and attended the Global Labour Market Conference in Riyadh.